Albany Race 5 - Tabtouch Regional Championship Heat - The Road To Ascot (Rs0mw)
NICCY'S AFFAIR (2) is the one to beat after putting a BM58+ field away by just over four lengths at this track first-up, with DIABLO LAD behind her in second. It's hard to think anything can turn the tables on her from that effort with this shaping favourably. Can repeat the dose. CAPRICIOUS RULER (6) is the main danger after a sound fourth in CL2 company, beaten just under four lengths, and she gets weight relief while retaining enough recent form to threaten. DIABLO LAD (5) was no match for NICCY'S AFFAIR but did enough first-up to stay under notice, especially after a good 1 Metro Win fifth at Belmont before the break. MAKIN PROPHETS (1) resumes after eight months and has a fitness query, but his closing runs in BM58+ and 1 Metro Win company last campaign give him a genuine place platform if ready. KAMAKAZI SHOOTER (8) can play a role.

Jockey: Lisa Staples
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after eight months off, having ended last campaign with a closing fifth in a BM58+ at this track, beaten two and a half lengths after settling well back. The start prior at Ascot in a 1 Metro Win was also sound, finishing sixth and beaten just over two lengths after interference near the 100m. Fitness is the query, but he can be competitive late.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Soft 5 | Lisa Staples | 59.5kg | 1:32.52 | 10-10-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 11/04/2026 | 16 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 55.5kg | 1:37.07 | 12-11-6 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 18 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Soft 5 | Lisa Staples | 58kg | 1:34.54 | 10-9-1 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 08/03/2026 | 38 | BM58+ CG 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lisa Staples | 56.5kg | 1:40.89 | 8-7-1 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 9-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/14 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 56kg | 1:32.52 | 12-14-11 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Chris Parnham | 1:01.66 | - | 0 |
| 15.71L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy | Jordan Turner | 1:03.71 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amy Jo Hayes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a strong first-up statement when winning a BM58+ at this track by just over four lengths, beating Diablo Lad and doing it comfortably on soft ground. That erased a plain Belmont Park BM60+ run before the break, and her wet-track record plus four wins from eleven with Amy Jo Hayes add real substance. No reason why she can't go on with the job.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/11/2026 | 162 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 7 | Amy Jo Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:08.02 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Amy Jo Hayes | 0:37.46 | - | 0 |
| 0.77L | $0.00 | |
| 16/16 | 23/05/2026 | 16 | BM60+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | 54kg | 1:23.77 | 3-4-16 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Soft 7 | Amy Jo Hayes | 58kg | 1:43.41 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | CL5 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Amy Jo Hayes | 56kg | 1:15.54 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 5 | Amy Jo Hayes | 55.5kg | 1:17.05 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.45 |
| 1/12 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | BM58+ 2U | $30,000.00 | Albany | 1000m | Soft 5 | Amy Jo Hayes | 54kg | 1:01.42 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.68L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a winning factor when fifth in the BM58+ won by Niccy's Affair last start, beaten over 10 lengths after being restrained at the start. He was also last in a Class 5 at this track before that and has now gone unplaced in all nine runs in the past 12 months. Recent record is thin, so this looks a minor-money chance at best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/11/2026 | 189 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 7 | Lisa Staples | 56.5kg | 1:08.02 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | CL5 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Jade Mcnaught | 57.5kg | 1:15.54 | 6-7-11 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 5 | Jade Mcnaught | 58.5kg | 1:17.05 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | BM58+ 2U | $30,000.00 | Albany | 1000m | Soft 5 | Natika Portelli | 57.5kg | 1:01.42 | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 75 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 5 | Sharni Webster | 51.5kg | 1:07.05 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 58kg | 1:09.80 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jefferson Tsang | 0:59.67 | - | 0 |
| 2.41L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Giaan O'donnell | 1:00.89 | - | 0 |
| 2.17L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brayden Gaerth
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent out favourite in a Class 2 at this track last start but finished seventh, beaten over 12 lengths, with the wide run a legitimate excuse. His previous Belmont Park run was also plain, though again he covered ground. Track-and-distance record helps, but he must rebound.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 01/11/2026 | 148 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 7 | Troy Turner | 60kg | 1:18.51 | 5-4-7 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1050m | Good | Shaun Mcgruddy | 1:03.77 | - | 0 |
| 5.15L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 58kg | 1:11.78 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Heavy 10 | Troy Turner | 54kg | 1:18.99 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 132 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 7 | Troy Turner | 57kg | 1:18.87 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Luke Campbell | 0:57.77 | - | 0 |
| 3.22L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Good 4 | Brandon Louis | 58kg | 1:15.78 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/12/2025 | 19 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1232m | Good 4 | Rosie Mahony | 56.5kg | 1:15.42 | 5-5-9 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chased home Niccy's Affair first-up in a BM58+ at this track, finishing second but still beaten just over four lengths after travelling handy and working home evenly. Before the break he ran a better-than-odds fifth in a 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park, beaten two and a half lengths. Place claims look stronger than the win case.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/11/2026 | 155 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 7 | Natasha Faithfull | 55kg | 1:08.02 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/15 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Soft 6 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 1:37.42 | 2-2-5 | 14 |
| 2.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 19 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Heavy 10 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:38.24 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 59kg | 1:40.22 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 60kg | 1:34.55 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 11/15 | 05/04/2026 | 17 | CL2 2U | $30,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 59kg | 1:16.78 | 5-6-11 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Beaux Banovic-Edwards | 1:01.95 | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Laqdar Ramoly | 1:01.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave a good account first-up in a Class 2 at this track, finishing fourth and beaten just under four lengths after leading and holding on evenly. She gets weight relief and has won on wet ground, while two wins in the past 12 months show her best form is still current. Fitter for the fresh effort and she can fire a shot.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 01/11/2026 | 210 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 7 | Austin Galati | 58kg | 1:18.51 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Amy Jo Hayes | 0:37.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 15/15 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | CL2 2U | $30,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Rosie Mahony | 59kg | 1:16.78 | 3-3-15 | 13 |
| 15.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Soft 5 | Amy Jo Hayes | 55.5kg | 1:34.54 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Soft 5 | Amy Jo Hayes | 55.5kg | 1:42.12 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | BM58+ FM 2U | $40,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Soft 5 | Amy Jo Hayes | 54.5kg | 1:33.79 | 3-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 15/15 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 1:24.31 | 3-5-15 | 11 |
| 27.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Chanel Cooper | 0:58.12 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chanel Cooper
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a midfield fifth in a Class 2 at this track, beaten just under eight lengths after coming from well back without threatening. The Northam run before that was also well held at big odds. Not here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/11/2026 | 129 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 7 | Brayden Gaerth | 57.5kg | 1:18.51 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:37.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1400m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 58.5kg | 1:23.55 | 4-3-9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/06/2026 | 26 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 59kg | 1:11.85 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $91.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Holly Nottle | 58.5kg | 1:09.97 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 7 | Holly Nottle | 57.5kg | 1:19.16 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/04/2026 | 135 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jade Mcnaught | 57.5kg | 1:07.19 | 9-11-8 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Soft | Jade Mcnaught | 1:02.12 | - | 0 |
| 1.24L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Whiting
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into third first-up in a Class 2 at this track, beaten three and a half lengths, and did enough late to beat Capricious Ruler home. His previous run on heavy ground had some merit after difficulty getting clear, and the overall profile is one of a consistent placegetter rather than a regular winner. Can't be discounted.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 01/11/2026 | 170 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 7 | Jason Whiting | 57.5kg | 1:18.51 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:37.82 | - | 0 |
| 2.34L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Heavy 10 | Lisa Staples | 58kg | 1:38.24 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 7 | Lisa Staples | 54kg | 1:09.33 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 18 | CL5 2U | $17,000.00 | Narrogin | 1190m | Good 3 | Lisa Staples | 54kg | 1:12.00 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | CL2 2U | $30,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Sharni Webster | 56kg | 1:16.78 | 11-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1000m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 60kg | 1:00.57 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Chris Parnham | 0:56.71 | - | 0 |
| 1.77L | $0.00 |